Purna River (Gujarat)

Purna River view from Mahal Campsite

Purna is one of the major rivers in the Indian state of Gujarat but with its source at the hill of Pipalner in Sahyadri in Maharashtra.[1] It then passes through 3 districts in Gujarat including Dang, Surat and Navsari.[2]

Purna has a drainage area of 2431 km2 and it travels 180 km before emptying into the Arabian Sea.[3] Zankhri River is the main tributary of Purna.[4] Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, declared a protected area in July 1990, derives its name from the river.[5]

Navsari is a city in southern Gujarat and is situated on the banks of Purna within a few kilometres of the river's delta. The delta is situated west of the city where the river empties into the Gulf of Khambhat.[6]

Rare and diverse species of mangroves are found in the Purna estuary near Navsari.[7][8]

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